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Making It: How to Be a Successful Online EntrepreneurLife Happens for You, Not to You (Ayanna Lott Pollard)Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Welcome to Making It! This weekly show explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.Ayanna Lott Pollard is the executive director of Resilient Coders, an organization that provides transformational tech training to people from underserved and underprivileged communities.“I’m not merely surviving, but I’m thriving, and I’m excited about the day.”— Ayanna Lott PollardAyanna Lot...2023-12-0113 min
RISE Urban NationDriving Social Justice Through Tech: A Conversation with Ayanna Lott-Pollard of Resilient CodersIn this episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, our guest is Ayanna Lott-Pollard, the trailblazing Executive Director of Resilient Coders. Her non-profit organization is revolutionizing the tech economy by providing accessible coding boot camp opportunities for BIPOC youth from low-income communities. Key points of our discussion include:Ayanna's leadership journey and her diverse experience spanning 20 years in marketing and operations.The inspiring mission and impactful work of Resilient Coders.Insights on closing the generational wealth gap and promoting social justice through economic empowerment.The changing landscape of education and why skills are becoming the new degree requirement...2023-07-3155 min
HBS Managing the Future of WorkResilient Coders' formula for a diverse tech workforceHow durable are tech sector diversity commitments in a down cycle? Solid skills, supportive networks, and employer engagement can make the difference for workers from traditionally excluded groups. Resilient Coders Executive Director Ayanna Lott-Pollard on how it takes a multifaceted coding boot camp to build a solid career foundation. 2023-07-2631 min
Minority Report PodcastEp 156 - Ayanna Lott-Pollard, Executive Director at Resilient CodersIn episode 156, Erik and Kerel talk with Ayanna Lott-Pollard, Executive Director at Resilient Coders, whose mission is social justice through economic empowerment through educating black and brown folks from low income communities to become software engineers. Ayanna is West Philadelphia, born and raised, just like her parents, is the oldest of 4 siblings, and graduated from the school of Communications and Theater at Temple University. From there, her career path has been nonlinear to say the least, getting opportunities to work in advertising, healthcare, government, including a stint at the White House, operations and now tech adjacent.
Ayanna talks about how...2023-05-2131 min
Tech Talks DailyTech's New Talent: How Resilient Coders is Championing BIPOC YouthToday I am joined by Ayanna Lott-Pollard, Executive Director of Resilient Coders, a non-profit organization with a mission to achieve social justice through economic empowerment. Resilient Coders offers a 20-week coding boot camp to BIPOC youth from low-income communities, providing them a pathway to becoming software engineers with an average salary of $94,420. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and operations, Ayanna is a transformational leader who has dedicated her career to empowering the next generation. Neil and Ayanna discuss how Resilient Coders is closing the generational wealth gap and challenging the traditional educational system by emphasizing...2023-05-1235 min
SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier”: the podcastJournalism Foodie to the White House and not for profits | Ayanna Lott-Pollard SWIKE (ALP-001)Join us for an empowering episode of the SIWIKE Podcast with Ayanna Lott, a dynamic leader, coach, and communicator who has journeyed from the field of journalism to empowering emerging leaders. Ayanna's story is one of resilience and determination, overcoming personal losses and career challenges to forge a successful path in business and community service. She discusses the importance of mentorship, personal vision, and staying teachable throughout your career journey. Whether you're just starting out in your career, looking for guidance, or seeking inspiration, Ayanna's journey is sure to resonate and inspire.
Connect with Ayanna at https...2023-04-1939 min
Nothing About You Says Computer Technology113. Shifting the Trajectory for an Entire Generation with Ayanna Lott-PollardToday we have a fantastic episode. I interviewed Ayanna Lott-Pollard, the executive director of Resilient Coders. We chat about her journey from healthcare and not-for-profits to tech, her work at Resilient Coders, and how tech can be a driver for economic advancement for people of color, along with diversity in the technology sector. I hope you enjoy our conversation. You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com 2023-03-0926 min
Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. EvansTech Intersect #147: Ayanna Lott-Pollard on Achieving Social Justice With Careers in TechKudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.One of the greatest battles of our generation is having equitable access to today’s economy. But it is possible to bring about social justice through economic empowerment, and breaking open the doors to the tech world is one of the best ways to do it. This week, episode 147 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about achieving social justice and financial freedom with careers in tech! **POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY** DETACH: The Prudent Crypto Investor Method Premium Webinar...2023-03-0332 min